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Still having stomach issues after surgery. I am eating nothing fatty I am improving but the stomach is just is not there yet. I had Salom and mash potatoes and suatated spinach it was great but as soon as it it hot my stomach I had these cramping feeling it lasted about 30 to 45 mins then easied up a little then went away couple hrs after. Could I have IBS or something else going in there.
I am schuduled for endoscopy and colonoscopy in week and half to rule things out or fond something which ever. I'm a 43 year old male not over weight an have a athletic life still. I started walking on the treadmill with a couple 5 lbs weights the last 3 days 30 mins in the morning and 30 mins afternoon trying to get my strength back, because I can't do my job feeling like this. My job has me lifting and moving for 8 hrs, so inturince is a big part of my job.
As anyone else experienced these stomach issues and how long did it last ?
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iris58334 brian45682
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Hi Brian:
You just had gallbladder surgery three weeks ago? Your doing to much right now. It takes 6 weeks before your totally healed . Its the inside that takes quite awhile to heal. You can't lift anything heavier then a coffee cup for 6 weeks. And the cramps are normal. It means you are doing to much right now and also the cramps are from your body and organs going back in place. When they did the surgery, if it was the larascopic , they used a special co2 to blow up your abdomin, so the surgeon can see and remove gallbladder. I still get the cramps a year later if I move the wrong way. And you should be able to eat what you like, except for watch the greasy and spicy foods. And stress does it too. Just take it easy for a couple more weeks. Take care
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brian45682
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Yes I agree I know it takes time I guess I feel excerising will help the process along as well keep the anxiety and tension down. Been out of work for a month now if I had a desk job I could go back to work, but I don't and I like my job keeps me in shape and moving, so not sure how to get back if I don't start the process now of strength and indurince. This is not a job I can lay round for 6 weeks them just go back to work. I would be out of breath and hurting after a few hrs.
I am taking it easy as much as possible.
dilari62 brian45682
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Some foods may agree some not at this time just reintroduce them again.
Good luck this all just takes time .
brian45682 dilari62
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Hi Dilari, yes I have been reading some other people's post and I can see it is major surgery regardless if it is laparoscopic. I have days were I feel ok ear pretty good then others were I eat the same food and it starts with the pain. Hopefully it will get better soon. As I have said I'm going to scoped from both ends next week just to rule out things or find things which ever comes first. It will help me mentally knowing.
linda282930 brian45682
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Hi Brian , I am still having stomach problems 8 months after surgery !
I'm really struggling to eat, can only manage about 3 things and then often
get very painful stomach cramps. You said you ate salmon which is very high
in fat , maybe that which set it off . Potatoes are very acidic and I daren't
Even look at spinach .... Try eating more bland foods for a while..
Good luck .
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